Like many organisations across the NHS, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has faced pressures on its emergency department, constraints on bed capacity and patient flow, and challenges with its non-elective care pathway. Without clear insights about patient and ward circumstances during the admissions and transfer processes, patients weren’t […]
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Pilot to see direct referrals for breast diagnostics from NHS App in Somerset
A new trial will see women with concerning lumps directly referred to a breast diagnostic clinic via 111 online on the NHS App, with the aim of supporting faster diagnosis, reducing stress and freeing up GP appointments. The scheme will begin in November and will be localised to Somerset, with […]
Empowering healthcare through digital solutions by Max Gattlin: The deployment of EDATT Digital Assistant at Tudor Lodge
By Max Gattlin, Hanley Consulting “We are thrilled to highlight our ongoing collaboration with Tudor Lodge Health Centre, where we’ve been working closely to improve patient access and satisfaction through innovative digital solutions.” We recently presented at the Management in Practice conference on Optimising Patient Access, showcasing how EDATT has […]
‘GreenTech in healthcare’ call launched in Ireland
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), the HSE and Irish College of GPs have launched a call for GreenTech in healthcare, aiming to identify products and services capable of promoting environmental sustainability in primary and secondary healthcare. The call is open to all companies, researchers and institutions who can offer “innovative […]
HTN Now: Establishing a culture of security, privacy and compliance – “it’s now part of frontline care delivery”
For a recent HTN Now panel discussion, HTN was joined by experts from the cyber security, privacy and governance field to discuss the most significant cyber security threats currently facing health and social care organisations, how organisations can prioritise their resources to address emerging threats, the outlook for the next […]
Northern Care Alliance’s digital strategy for 2024-2030: in focus
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has published its first digital strategy, setting out plans up to 2030 for the future of digital within the organisation in areas in areas including self-care, remote monitoring and access to records, designed to help NCA “keep up with the ever-changing needs of […]
Two Essex trusts to establish framework for a data partner to support unified EPR programme
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, along with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, have issued a tender sharing their intention to establish a framework for a data partner to support their unified electronic patient record programme. Sharing plans for a “major digital and change transformation programme” through the […]
AI across the NHS: supporting cancer identification, fracture detection and more
Here we take a look at some recent updates from across the NHS which share insight into the ways artificial intelligence (AI) tools are being implemented; from supporting the diagnosis of skin cancer, to helping identify fractures from x-rays, to assisting in detecting cancerous tumours during a colonoscopy. Study highlights […]
Huma acquires eConsult and launches Workspace platform for health systems
Huma, a global company offering AI and digital healthcare solutions, has announced its acquisition of eConsult, a digital-first triage and automated consultation platform. The announcement follows the launch of Huma’s Cloud Platform and Workspace solutions, as well as the company’s recent “strategic acquisition” of iPlato, a tool for appointment booking, […]
Northern FemTech and Women’s Health Tech Accelerator open for applications until 8 October
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) and North East and North Cumbria ICB have launched a new programme to support early-stage investment into innovations designed to address the gender gap in women’s health. The Northern FemTech and Women’s Health Tech Accelerator Programme seeks women’s health business ideas […]
